NHTSA vehicle safety data

2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 31 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, plus NCAP crash-test ratings.

2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport owner complaints

Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, describing incidents dated April 1, 2003 to May 20, 2017.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 9 complaints
  • Air Bags 5 complaints
  • Electrical System 5 complaints
  • Power Train 5 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
  • Service Brakes 4 complaints

Of the 31 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 31 complaints, owners report 4 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10994069 · Filed

    PLUG WIRES SEEM TO HAVE CONTINUAL MANUFACTURERS MISTAKES, THE OIL IS FORCED TO DIRECT A PATH TO THE PLUGS CAUSED TO MISFIRE

  • ODI #10992777 · Filed

    "TAKATA RECALL" WHEN A OIL LEEK ACCOR IN DUE TIME IT AUTOMATICALLY DRIPS DIRECTLY ON ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS.ALSO THE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM DOESN'T FUNCTION A READING ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC WHEN FINDING ISSUE

  • ODI #10732692 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT. WHILE PARKED, THERE WAS A STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V319000 (FUEL SYSTEM…

Read all 31 complaints
We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

Other Mitsubishi Montero Sport model years

Check your 2003 Mitsubishi Montero Sport VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Mitsubishi Montero Sport at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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